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Coca-Cola global brand refresh and AI rollout

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Coca-Cola global brand refresh and AI ~~platform~~ rollout

In late July 2026, Coca‑Cola began a global visual‑identity overhaul across more than 200 markets, updating its red‑white palette, Spencerian script, Dynamic Ribbon, and adding the Arden Square word‑mark. Led by Global Brand Head Arnab Roy and the London agency Jones Knowles Ritchie, the redesign emphasizes reinforcing heritage assets rather than a radical change. Key packaging updates include an enlarged “Zero Sugar” label, a black Dynamic Ribbon on cans, and black caps on PET bottles to differentiate Zero Sugar variants. The rollout launched simultaneously in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Spain served as the first European debut, hosting a two‑day showcase in Sevilla. This included the “Always an Icon” event at Las Setas, ~~attended~~ featuring musical performances by ~~over 2,000 people,~~ artists such as Raule and Marta Santos, followed by a major presentation at La Velada del Año VI in the La Cartuja stadium, witnessed by approximately 80,000 attendees. ~~While~~ In Austria, the ~~company stated~~ rollout is being phased, with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cans featuring white script and a prominent label. To promote the ~~beverage formulas remain unchanged, some consumers~~ transition in ~~Switzerland have reported initial confusion between~~ Austria, the ~~original and Zero Sugar products.~~ company launched an app-based competition offering prizes including FIAT 500 Hybrid cars. By late August, the visual renewal expanded across Latin America, including Bolivia, involving distribution by Coca-Cola FEMSA. To manage the global transition, Coca‑Cola deployed Project Fizzion, an AI‑powered brand‑governance platform built with Adobe. ~~The system utilizes a machine‑readable “StyleID” to perform real‑time consistency checks within Creative Cloud, allowing designers to maintain brand rules across diverse markets.~~ While the company maintains that beverage formulas remain unchanged, some consumers in Switzerland and other regions have reported difficulty distinguishing between original and Zero Sugar products on shelves and in restaurant settings. Additional developments include a trademark filing for “Spricy” in the U.S., sparking speculation regarding a spicy Sprite variant. Social media reactions have noted visual similarities between the new typeface and the Marlboro font. Recent reports confirm that the Zero Sugar redesign aims to bring the variant closer to the classic aesthetic through enlarged Spencerian script and signature red colors, though some customers have reportedly struggled to differentiate the products in restaurant settings.

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